Turnbull Turquoise vs Black

Turnbull Turquoise

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2 Speedpaint
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2a4b52 (estimate)

Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
523
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Black instead of Turnbull Turquoise?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Turnbull Turquoise.

Can I use Turnbull Turquoise instead of Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Turnbull Turquoise is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Turnbull Turquoise on the colour wheel See Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Turnbull Turquoise

Other Army Painter paints close to Black

All matches: Turnbull Turquoise equivalents · Black equivalents

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